Chicken Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Cook the Pasta Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Chicken In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken into thin strips.

Make the Tomato Sauce In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

Simmer the Tomato Sauce Add the crushed tomatoes, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Combine Pasta and Sauce Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta with the sauce.

Add the Chicken Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and toss again to distribute the chicken throughout the pasta. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Serve and Enjoy Serve the chicken pasta with tomato sauce garnished with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.